No Plans to Revive PKR

The deal with PKR is completely different, however, and there are no plans to resurrect the PKR brand, according to PokerStars VP of Corporate Communications Eric Hollreiser:

"We're not doing this to improve our bottom line and we are not acquiring or planning to revive the PKR software platform.

"We're doing this because we think it's the right thing to do for the poker world and to encourage others to join us in putting you, the player, first by segregating and protecting player balances from operating funds.

"PokerStars is proud that we're in a position where we're able to step in and help these players and encourage all companies in the industry to put players first."

PKR was a unique entry in the online poker world as it offered a 3D platform that had more in common with video games than poker clients. The PKR platform initially attracted a considerable player base but that quickly dwindled as players showed a preference towards more traditional “flat” poker software.

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